Professional Associations

This page includes news coverage of medical associations and medical societies. Use these links to find focused news coverage from specific organizations: Cardiology Associations, Healthcare Associations, Radiology Associations.

An example if an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD and its leads connected to the heart. As the leads or deveice wears out, there are recommendations to remove the leads and put in new ones. Image courtesy of RSNA

Infection, heart failure the most common reasons for early mortality after transvenous lead removal

Early mortality specifically related to complications during the TLR procedure was quite rare. 

A study that analyzed patient outcomes in coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in veterans showed outcomes for on-pump and off-pump procedures over 10 years to be similar. Photo by Jim Lennon

CABG bests PCI for multivessel CAD, large new study confirms

"The singular message to the public is that the optimal treatment for multivessel coronary artery disease—to improve not only long-term survival but also lower your risk of complications—is coronary artery bypass surgery," one specialist said in a statement. 

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AHA: ‘Mini strokes’ need emergency assessment, may require hospitalization

Even if symptoms disappear quickly, a transient ischemic attack can be a major short-term risk indicator.

ACR to Biden cabinet members: Please help make independent dispute resolution fair and accessible for all stakeholders

The American College of Radiology has worked out a way to protect patients from surprise medical bills for out-of-network services while modifying third-party arbitration so it sensibly serves providers and payers alike.  

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An updated look at surgically repairing the mitral valve due to mitral regurgitation

A team of cardiologists and cardiac surgeons collaborated on the new analysis, reviewing data from more than 50,000 patients and developing a new risk model for clinicians.  

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Intermittent fasting not associated with long-term weight loss, according to new 6-year analysis

Reducing total calorie intake and minimizing large meals, on the other hand, were both linked to improved weight loss. The study followed participants for an average of 6.3 years. 

Example of artificial intelligence generated measurements to quantify the size of a lung cancer nodule during a followup CT scan to see if the lesion is regressing with treatment. This type of automation can aid radiologists by doing the tedious, time consuming work. Photo by Dave Fornell

8 trends in radiology technology to watch in 2023

Here is a list of some key trends in radiology technology from our editors based on our coverage of the radiology market.

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EHR intervention targets acute kidney injuries after PCI

Contrast-associated acute kidney injury is a significant problem in cardiology, especially among patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention. Can EHR-generated alerts make an impact?